TechnologySMIC, other Chinese companies accused of illegal operations in Taiwan
Massive six-city investigation comes amid concerns over Beijing aggression
The Investigation Bureau of Taiwan's Ministry of Justice carries out an investigation into Chinese tech companies suspected of operating illegally on the island. (Taiwan's Ministry of Justice)
LAULY LI and CHENG TING-FANG
TAIPEI -- Taiwanese authorities have accused China's top chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. and other Chinese tech companies of operating illegally on the island and poaching local engineers, allegations that follow Taiwan's biggest investigation this year on this front.